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GUARDIANS RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY ACTION TEAM ( GREAT)

GUARDIANS RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TEAM
(GREAT)

Organization

The team shall consist of:
• GBI members who are physically fit and mentally alert and with a strong “spirit of volunteerism”.
• GBI members who have the skills in medical care, first aid, radio communications, firefighting, scuba diving, water rescue, driving and others who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in disaster response.
• GBI members who have the necessary equipment such as vehicles, VHF radios, first aid kits and other needed materials.

Goals

• Assist in communication and warning during disaster in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
• To assist in medical care such as treating minor injuries and attempts to prevent and spread of disease.
• Assist in rescue and relief operation.
• Assist in road clearing activities and repair of basic infrastructures.
• Assist in making communication easier through the use of VHF radios, mobile phones and internet.

Mission

• To take an active role in educating people in the barangay level about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area and train them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, earthquake, family based disaster preparedness.
• To assist government and non-government organizations in disaster response.

WINNING STRATEGY: The Anti Insurgency Campaign of Local Government Units THE MARINDUQUE EXPERIENCE

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Development and Implementation of a Family Based Capacity Assessment and Monitoring System (FBCAMS)

LOCATION: Municipality of Boac, Marinduque

SCHEDULE OF
IMPLEMENTATION:(upon the availibility of funding assistance)

PROPONENT: Luna Eulogio R. Manrique
Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator
Municipality of Boac, Marinduque
Philippines 4900
Telephone: 042 3111460
Mobile No: +639216905414
Personal Website: http://pongkoyngbayan.blogspot.com
Municipal website: http:www.boac.gov.ph
Brief Profile of the Municipality of Boac
• 1st Class Municipality
• Capital town of the province of Marinduque
• Consist of 61 barangays
• Boac’s total land area is 21,271 has. (212.72 sq. km.)
• 137 nautical miles from Manila
• 27 nautical miles from Dalahican, Lucena to Balanacan
• 45 minutes flight from Manila Domestic Airport to Masiga Airport in Gasan which is ten (10) kms. From Poblacion Boac.

RATIONALE: The Municipality of Boac will implement a Special Project for the development of statistical data entitled “Family Based Capacity Assessment and Monitoring System (FBCAMS) to enhance the planning, budgeting and financial management of the municipality. The FBCAMS aims to provide adequate information on every family in the municipality which will serve as basis for local development planning, budgeting and evidence based legislation. Data from various development sector such as health and nutrition, social welfare and agricultural sectors are integrated in this system. The FBCAMS is also highly complementary to the Impact Monitoring and Tracking Progress on Poverty Reduction effort of the national and local government, including our commitment on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The FBCAMS is designed not only to monitor the poverty situation of every family in the municipality but also to assess their weakness and strength to enable us to help and guide them in improving their socio-economic situation. One of the greatest strength of a Boakeño family is that its family members tend to have strong family ties, are proud of their family name and shares a family dream as well as a mission and vision, they can quickly close ranks to face problems and make quick decisions.
By clearly identifying the families’ strength and weakness, the government can easily make decisions and effectively address their needs and provide guidance and support in their socio economic undertaking.

PROJECT GOAL: Improve socio-economic condition of every family living in the municipality of Boac.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The objective of the development and implementation of Family Based Capacity Assessment and Monitoring System (FBCAMS) are as follows:

Establishment of a Management Information System that captures municipal, barangay and family level data and produces reports and analysis of their current socio-economic situation that will facilitate good planning, budgeting and decision making.

To provide processed data/information on every family in the municipal and barangay level to help the LGU decide on what assistance to give, serve as guidance on future development policies and programs and improve local governance.

Improve local governance in the municipality and the barangays.
ACTIVITIES TO BE
UNDERTAKEN: 1. Formulation/finalization of FBCAMS survey form.
2. Formation of Supervisory Team headed by the Municipal Social Welfare Officer with members from the Municipal Health Office, Municipal Agricultural Office, Nutrition Section and the Municipal Planning and Development Office.
3. Orientation seminar in filling up of FB CAMS Survey Form to all BNS, BHW, Day Care workers and Barangay Secretaries including their respective Barangay Captains.
4. Pilot testing of FBCAMS survey form; 10 families per barangay.
5. Data collection and field editing.
6. Networking with the Marinduque State College (MSC), or hiring a programmer or software company, such as Qtech Pro (the company that developed various computer systems for the City of Tayabas), for the development of software for encoding and processing of FBCAMS Survey.
7. Preparation and usage of the Community eCenter for encoding and processing of survey.
8. Hiring and training of encoders in the use of FBCAMS software.
9. Encoding, analysis and validation of survey results.
10. Assessment and refinement of FBCAMS survey.
11. Dissemination of results through municipal and barangay conferences.

PROJECT OUTPUT: 1. Effective and efficient delivery of public services in the municipal and barangay level.
2. Establishment of a Management Information System for the municipality of Boac and its respective barangays.


TIME TABLE OF ACTIVITIES
Activities 1
month 2
month 3
month 4
month 5
month 6
month 7 month
Formulation/finalization of FBCAMS survey form.
Creation of Supervisory Team headed by the Municipal Social Welfare Officer with members from the Municipal Health Office, Municipal Agricultural Office, Nutrition Section and the Municipal Planning and Development Office.
Orientation seminar in filling up of FB Survey Form to all BNS, BHW, Day Care workers and Barangay Secretaries including their respective Barangay Captains.
Pilot testing of FBCAMS survey form; 10 families per barangay.
Assessment and refinement of FBCAMS survey.
Data collection and field editing.
Networking with the Marinduque State College (MSC), or hiring a programmer or software company, such as Qtech Pro (the company that developed various computer systems for the City of Tayabas), for the development of software for encoding and processing of FBCAMS Survey.
Software development period.
Preparation and usage of the Community eCenter for encoding and processing of survey.
Hiring and training of encoders in the use of FBCAMS software.
Encoding, analysis and validation of survey results.
Dissemination of results through municipal and barangay conferences.







BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Orientation Seminar and Pilot Testing on FBCAMS Survey Form P 100,000.00
61 Barangay Captains 50 Daycare Workers
61 Barangay Secretaries 50 Daycare Workers
245 Barangay Health Workers 61 Barangay Nutrition Scholars
61 BNS
2. Survey for 15,000 families 220,000.00
Honorarium @ P10/family (10x15,000) = 150,000.00
Supplies and materials = 70,000.00

3. Development of FBCAMS Software 50,000.00
(in partnership with the Marinduque State College)

4. Data encoding and field editing 180,000.00
Hiring and training of encoders
Encoding, analysis and validation of survey result
Presentation of result

___________
TOTAL P550,000.00
or
15,000 USD

BINAY PROGRAM (Bahay ni Itay at iNAY)

Concept Paper
Bahay ni Itay at iNAY (BINAY) Program
By: EnP. Luna Eulogio R. Manrique
APO PI 80E #9774

PROJECT: Bahay ni Itay at iNAY (BINAY) Program
Barangay Based Home Improvement Program

LOCATION: AGRICULTURAL AND COASTAL AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES

RATIONALE: Most housing projects in the country are located in urban areas and do not reach all segments of the population particularly in rural areas or in agricultural and coastal areas where our farmers and fishermen lives. Just like Gawad Kalinga, the BINAY Program will address the rural housing development requirement of low income households particularly farmers and fishermen who face multiple constraints to access formal housing solutions. Their livelihood will not be disrupted since they will not be relocated in the other areas.

A home is the largest investment yet the most important that most family will ever make- it is therefore a need to be considered, and this will be addressed by the BINAY PROGRAM, a family based home improvement project.

The BINAY program will develop and implement a low cost, culturally appropriate , sustainable building materials, home improvement techniques, and typhoon/earthquake resistant.

Three (3) key element s that will hopefully lead to wide spread uses of this design are:

• Low cost, since indigenous materials available in the said areas can be used in this design such as hard wood, coco lumber and bamboo.
• Simplicity of the building process, since it has a rectilinear design.
• Safety and Durability, since the structural columns, footings and beams should be made of concrete and roofing are G.I. sheets designed to resist strong winds during typhoons.

This maybe an ambitious project but may be adopted nationwide and meay train and empower local communities and the families itself for their direct participation in the program.

GOAL: To improve and make safe shelters for the financially disadvantage families.

OBJECTIVES: To develop an affordable/low cost, easy to build, culturally appropriate, sustainable home improvement design that are typhoon and earthquake resistant to emphasize a sustainable approach to home improvement using natural building method, use of indigenous materials, collaborative design and self-help.

OVERVIEW OF THE HOUSE DESIGN

THE HOUSE DESIGN


MAIN FEATURES:
1) Rectilinear design simplifies, hastens construction and is culturally appropriate for Filipino Families.
2) Low Cost because of the use of indigenous materials.
3) The house can be expanded and modified if time and finances allow meeting the needs of the family.
4) The house has a storm and earthquake resistant structural design.

METHODOLOGY AND APPROACHES:
1. Create one detailed house design evaluated and approved by the National Housing Authority.
2. Partner with the Civil Society or an NGO working in the area to help overcome local barriers.
3. Complete at least one prototype structures in every municipality.
4. Modify the design to meet local needs, site conditions and other safety factors.

FUNDING: HUDCC will determine its funding source on their partner funding institutions in corporation and collaboration with DILG, DSWD, DOH, DPWH and other Local Government units.

CONCLUSION: Every Filipino family deserves a safe, decent, comfortable home, particularly those who have lost their homes in recent typhoons. We believe that this program is a workable grass root solution that can help solve the housing crisis of the country. It will only need the support of every sector involve in housing development, the National Agencies, Local Government Units, Civil Society , Non-Government Organizations and the beneficiary themselves.

MINING MORATORIUM IN MARINDUQUE AN ENVIRONMENTAL NECESSITY

MINING MORATORIUM IN MARINDUQUE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL NECESSITY
By EnP LUNA EULOGIO “Pongkoy” MANRIQUE

What is mining?

Mining is the excavation of useful minerals that come from within the earth, usually found in ore bodies. Some examples of valuable materials that can be mined are coal, copper, silver, iron, gold, diamonds, etc. and everything that cannot be grown or artificially made.



Mining Industry

Mining industry has been statistically proven to be one of the most environmentally destructive industry all over the world, and we have experience the worst on the accidental flow of mine tailings in the Boac and Mogpog rivers. With far-reaching effects that damaged the two rivers including the adjacent lands in addition to the animals and plants and other living things that lives there the mining industry is an ecological disaster.


Open Pit Mining

This is the most environment devastating method of mining. Open pit mines have one unique adverse environmental effect. It is the most obvious and have severe effect on the environment; the removal of huge chunks of land, creating craters and destroying the ground water system. In addition to being a huge eyesore, these chunks of land, including its vegetation, used to be the habitat of many different organisms. By destroying them, the mine endangers human and animals, forcing all living things to relocate. A link in the ecosystem chain is totally destroyed, and the biodiversity of the area suffers. Also when the mine is no longer in operation, the area can no longer be used for anything else. Look at Marcopper minesite now.






The Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams

Now that the mining operation had stopped, the maintenance works in Maguilaguila and Makulapnit dams had also stopped. These requires the direct involvement of the DENR and Office of Civil Defense since that none maintenance of these dams is posing a disaster risk to the municipalities of Mogpog and Boac respectively.


Impact of Mining in the environment vs the Necessity of the Minerals Mined

Mining is so devastating in the environment. The excavated minerals go through quite a process to be separated from the tailings. That makes mining so harsh on the environment. To justify how bad mining is, think about the fact that producing a single gold ring generates 20 tons of mine waste. And where does that waste go? Into the water such as rivers and seas, air, land, animals and even into us. However mining companies argued that Mining is a bare necessity and brings development to communities where they operate. It gives us access to necessary minerals and materials that we use constantly. This create many issues with the mining companies wanting to go forward with plans for mines, and the majority of the Marinduquenos who oppose it.

But the real issue here is the Marinduque environment and the rights and well being of every Marinduqueño. I am not against mining! All that I say is to “Give our natural environment a breather to rehabilitate and regenerate itself.”


Political Decision

Mining is always a hot topic in politics. But the Sangguniang Panlalawigan should take a stance on the subject. They are in the best position and have to make a clear decision. Political leaders should make up their minds about what they think is right as far as mining is concerned.


My personal belief is that environment comes first!

Community e Center

COMMUNITY e CENTER “An important tool in local governance"
By: Luna Eulogio “Pongkoy” Manrique, EnP/MPDC
February 12, 2009

Every Local Government Unit (LGU) should recognize the vital role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in local governance and management. ICT development and usage should be given recognition in the formulation of local development plans and policies and in carrying out the operation of the organization. Just for an example, the mere presence of a municipal website will make a municipality a part of the global Information Society.

The rececently concluded CeC Managers Exchange Program by NCC under the guidance of Ms Concepcion Lasam and Cuchie Echeverria had given us the insights of the vital role of CeC in empowering LGUs socially, economically, and politically.In our very own Municipality of Boac it is through our CeC that we have develop and established the Boac Telerad (short for Boac Teleradiology), and at present we are now developing the TeleBarangay Healthcare system. The Exchange Program had given me the learnings that CeC besides that it can give the community affordable and most of the time free internet access for research and online communication, it can also serve as a training facility for Skill IT training for municipal and barangay governmennt workers, and a conduit training facility for the eEskuwela Program of DepEd.

Another important role of CeC in LGUs is it will serve as an electronic gateway and will open access points for eGovernance, eAgriculture, eHealth, eLibrary, eLearning,eEmployment to mention a few. Every LGU should also give emphasis on providing the general public with awareness of the importance ICT usage and applications in daily work, and we can only do this by establishing a Community e Center.

It is through CeC that will make every LGU OnLine!!!